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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
4
Honorable Charles E Littlefield died in New York after a Maine birth and ties to Virginia through his role as referee in the Virginia West Virginia debt case before the U S Supreme Court. He was known for temperance work in Maine and his interest in the Virginia campaign. Richmond Virginian notes the loss.
The article forecasts desperate fighting in Flanders and France as favorable weather arrives. It notes protracted trench warfare, past offensives near Soissons St Mihiel and Neuve Chapelle, and large winter campaigns on the eastern front. British losses total 139 347 by April 11. Prussian casualties reach 1 196 969, signaling a grim, ongoing death grappling.
The Garden and Flower Box Committee of the Women’s Civic League invites help to beautify the town. Neat yards and green window boxes with bright flowers could win prizes of 5 dollars, 2.50, or 1 dollar. Enter by sending your name to 227 Amherst Street and join a local club to win. The piece ends with a quoted verse by Walt Mason.
Fragmentary verse describes a man in a garden tending crops and calling to Maria to view cucumbers beans and peas growing, with an exclamatory tone and rustic imagery.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will mark Mother's Day next Sunday with carnations for all 60 000 employees and passengers aboard dining cars on the 5000 mile network. White carnations honor mothers passed away red flowers for others. Each car patron receives a boutonniere as the railroad promotes the tribute.
A dispatch from Manassas to the Washington Star says fires have spread beyond Clarke and Warren to Prince William County and other Virginia counties, with about 6 000 acres burned in recent weeks across the mountain area.
A Wednesday storm checked the blaze but reports say little headway has been made in stopping the fire. Several houses were damaged and families in the area are moving out as guards and residents contend with advancing flames.
Testimony from Mr. H. F. Byrd contends removing cedars along fence rows would not harm the property and may improve appearance though some risk exists to three trees in front of the shade house. He notes many cedars were misshapen and gaps remain in the fence.
Announcement that all notices will be published in this column until the winery day. A five dollar price is cited for the sale.
A parade of candidate announcements from Frederick County seeking the Democratic nomination for Commissioner of Revenue in Northern Southern and Gaines Districts. Names include CHARLES H. HARPER G. C. BRANNON LUTHER R. BAKER ISAIAH CY-ROE HERBERT H. SCROULL and WILLIE SMITH among others. Each pledges to faithfully perform duties if elected and to serve the people.
A collection of candidate announcements for county offices in Frederick County detailing proposed runs in the 1915 Democratic primary. Included are statements from Russell Cather for Commonwealth’s Attorney, John M. Steck for House of Delegates, Boyd R. Richards, C. R. McCann for Treasurer, Luth Pannett for Sheriff, and F D Good announcing candidacy for Back Creek District supervisor with pledges of service.
The fragment lists political names and party labels for a local race as read. It includes potential candidates and district designation but lacks clear actions, dates, or outcomes to confirm a full notice.
Creditors of R M Washington of Hampshire County West Virginia scheduled a meeting in Martinsburg to hear evidence on whether Washington is insolvent and should be declared bankrupt. Thomas to preside. Daytig to rule after testimony. Washington, a prominent farmer and dealer, is said to own property over 150000 dollars.
Vice President W W Atter Fury told the Federal Industrial Relations Commission that the Pennsylvania Railroad is prepared to meet any situation that may arise in response to charges of a Russianized police force. Chairman Walsh pressed for specifics on army quantities, but Atterbury declined to answer, noting other officials would testify later.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications, cure must be internal. Hall's Catarrh Cure is a trusted internal remedy touted as acting on mucous surfaces and blood purifiers. Advertised by F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio with testimonials available. sold by druggists.
Rev Peter Miller, age about 88, will serve as acting pastor at Fairview replacing Rev Mr Sloop who stayed four years. Miller will deliver first sermon May 3 at 1 o clock. Several local residents and families are noted visiting and moving in nearby.
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